Richmond Marathon
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Event overview
The Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and VCU Health Richmond 8k take place in Richmond, Virginia on November 15, 2025. The race weekend includes in-person and virtual options for each distance. Distances offered: marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and 8k (4.97 miles). The in-person marathon registration is limited to 6,200 participants and the half marathon is limited to 10,000 participants. The marathon and half marathon are currently sold out and have waiting lists; the 8k remains open for registration. Listed entry fees include $165 for the marathon, $155 for the half marathon, and $50 for the in-person 8k. A virtual 8k option is offered with a listed fee of $35.
Race support, training, and policies
Pace teams are offered for the marathon and half marathon; pace team registration is free but does not include race entry. Marathon pace groups include a range of target finish times; half marathon pace groups are also available. Organized training teams run on set schedules: a 23-week marathon training program, a 14-week half marathon program, and an 8-week 8k program. Registration for those training teams is noted as closed. Entry fees are non-refundable and registrations cannot be transferred to another person. Deferrals to the 2026 event are allowed under specific conditions and fees, and distance switches are allowed with a fee structure if capacity permits. The Richmond Challenge option combines in-person and virtual efforts to complete all three distances during November. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.